8U Softball is a coach-pitch softball program for girls ages 6- thru 8-year-old. Using traditional softball rules, 8U is structured in the following manner:

Practices begin in mid-March and games begin in mid-April

Teams will be scheduled for up to three games each week, including occasional doubleheaders on Saturdays

Teams receive an expanded15-game-schedule with a no-make-up policy for rainouts

Teams participate in a double-elimination tournament in mid-June

Games are scheduled for six innings or 1 hour 40 minutes, whichever comes first

Players receive five pitches to hit the ball in fair territory before striking out

Fair play rule during regular season – every player must play in the infield and the outfield one inning in every game

Coach pitching is done within an 8’ radius starting at 35’ and basepaths are 60’ long

Teams use 11” softballs

Other 8U Softball league game-specific rules are available on this site

OYO provides socks, team jersey, and shorts for each player. Players are responsible for non-metal cleats and their own softball glove. Additional equipment (e.g. helmets, bats, etc.) is optional for players to purchase. Helmets, bats, balls, etc will be provided in the team equipment bag.